Michael Cole Promoted to President and COO of AirBorn
February 13, 2019 | AirBorn Inc.Estimated reading time: 1 minute
AirBorn Inc., the Texas-based designer and manufacturer of innovative, highly-reliable electronic components, interconnects and value-added manufacturing solutions including printed circuit board and flexible circuit design through assembly, has promoted Michael Cole to president and chief operating officer (COO) of the company.
"Mike has earned this recognition," said Cindy Lewis, chairperson and chief executive officer. "He is an excellent servant leader and has the proven knowledge and skills to help take AirBorn to the next level."
Cole's promotion comes on the heels of a year of record breaking growth for the company.
"It has been a great honor working with the dedicated team of colleagues at AirBorn," Cole said. "This promotion is a direct reflection of their passion for success and willingness to coalesce around change. It is a great time to be a part of AirBorn, and the future opportunities look remarkable."
Cole has more than 30 years' experience in the electronic, connectors and cable assembly marketplace. He joined AirBorn in 2016.
AirBorn employs over 1,500 at locations in Arizona, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. The company also has operations in Canada and the United Kingdom. Its products can be found on Mars, the depths of space as well as fighter jets, warships and in life-saving medical devices.
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